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Do you think a better method is combining genetic engineering with vertical farming?
by aiscapehumanity 7y ago
Do you think a better method is combining genetic engineering with vertical farming?
- arrosenberg 7y agoIt's not an either or proposition. We should be using restorative agriculture (and similar practices) in regions where food can be grown outdoors to maximize yields and sink as much carbon and water as possible into the ground. Vertical farming becomes especially useful in areas where growing fresh food is hard, but energy access is abundant. Use GMOs in both cases, though they will be different variants.
- barry-cotter 7y agoVertical farming is only economical with very, very expensive by weight crops. If you’re planning to use artificial light rather than sunlight you’ve got to compete with people growing crops in the open air or in greenhouses where the lighting is free.